RB · Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers · 48 graded snaps
Solid
Jones delivered a highly efficient, mistake-free performance across 48 snaps, providing steady value as an outside zone runner, reliable blitz protector, and checkdown receiver.
Rushing7121Pass block7117Receiving7310
The full breakdown
Jones secured a solid 75.5 overall grade by avoiding any negative grades while contributing positively across all three phases. His rushing workload (71 grade) was anchored by strong vision, highlighted by a 14-yard perimeter burst (Q3 12:21) and a decisive fourth-down conversion (Q4 06:08). He provided crucial pass protection (71 grade), repeatedly neutralizing A-gap blitzers, notably on a 41-yard touchdown strike (Q2 04:17). In the receiving game (72 grade), he served as a dependable safety valve, capped by a 12-yard first-down catch off play-action late in the game (Q4 01:39).
Strengths
A-gap blitz pickup
Zone running vision
Zero negative snaps
Plays that moved the grade
+1Q3 12:21, 1st & 10Took a toss right, read his blocking perfectly, and burst through the alley for a 14-yard gain.
+1Q4 01:39, 1st & 10Sold a run fake and leaked into the flat to catch a 12-yard pass for a first down.
+0.5Q2 04:17, 3rd & 8Stepped up to pick up an A-gap blitzing linebacker, keeping the pocket clean for a 41-yard touchdown pass.
Every graded snap · 16 wins or losses, 32 routine
+0.5Q1 14:11 · 1 & 10 · RushingShows good vision to read the double teams and bursts through the B-gap for a solid 8-yard gain.
+0.5Q1 13:30 · 2 & 2 · RushingShows good vision to read the lead block and bursts through the massive hole for a solid 9-yard gain.
+0.5Q2 12:11 · 1 & 10 · RushingTakes the handoff, follows his pulling guard, and cuts upfield for a solid 5-yard gain before being tackled by the linebackers.
+0.5Q2 05:26 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockSells the run fake well, then steps up to pick up the blitzing linebacker to protect the quarterback's rollout.
+0.5Q2 04:17 · 3 & 8 · Pass blockSteps up and effectively picks up the blitzing linebacker in the A-gap.
+0.5Q2 01:39 · 1 & 10 · RushingShows good vision to follow his pulling guard, cutting inside the kick-out block to pick up a solid 6 yards.
+0.5Q2 01:13 · 2 & 4 · Pass blockSteps up nicely into the A-gap to pick up the blitzing linebacker.
Q3 12:21 · 1 & 10 · RushingTakes the toss, reads the blocks perfectly, and bursts through the alley for a 14-yard gain.
+0.5Q3 08:41 · 3 & 11 · Pass blockSteps up nicely to pick up the blitzing linebacker in the A-gap.
+0.5Q4 14:17 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockCarries out the run fake and then steps up to pick up the blitzing linebacker off the edge, providing a clean pocket for the rollout.
+0.5Q4 14:11 · 2 & 10 · Pass blockSteps up aggressively to meet the blitzing LB in the A-gap, anchoring well to keep the pocket clean.
+0.5Q4 07:38 · 2 & 10 · ReceivingCatches the swing pass smoothly and turns upfield for a solid 5-yard gain before being chased down.
+0.5Q4 06:53 · 3 & 5 · ReceivingFinds soft space in the middle of the field, secures the catch, and turns upfield for positive yardage, though he is stopped just short of the marker.
+0.5Q4 06:08 · 4 & 1 · RushingHits the hole decisively on 4th and 1, picking up the necessary yardage and finishing forward.
+0.5Q4 03:52 · 3 & 27 · ReceivingCatches the checkdown and turns upfield, picking up 11 yards before being tackled.
+1Q4 01:39 · 1 & 10 · ReceivingSells the run fake effectively before leaking out into the flat, catching the ball in stride and turning upfield for a first down.